Tomato Shrimp Mousse
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Description: Indulge in the exquisite flavors of this Tomato Shrimp Mousse recipe, a delightful creation from lovewithrecipes.com. This creamy, savory mousse is a perfect appetizer or light entrée that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. With its smooth texture and rich taste, it’s an ideal dish to impress your guests or enjoy as a special treat for yourself.
Recipe Category: Quick & Easy (< 30 Minutes)
Keywords: Refrigerator, Appetizer, Shrimp, Tomato, Mousse
Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
Review Count: 2 reviews
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 106.8
- Fat Content: 7.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 23.4mg
- Sodium Content: 397.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 7.5g
- Fiber Content: 0.8g
- Sugar Content: 4.6g
- Protein Content: 3.2g
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin
- 1 1/2 cups cold water
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
Instructions:
- Begin by heating the tomato soup just until it reaches a gentle boil.
- While the soup is heating, soften the gelatin by sprinkling it over the cold water in a large bowl. Allow it to sit for a few minutes.
- Once the soup is hot, pour it over the softened gelatin in the bowl.
- Stir the mixture until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Add in the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Beat the mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Next, fold in the chopped shrimp, celery, and onions until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Pour the mousse mixture into a 1 1/2 quart mold, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Place the mold in the refrigerator and chill the mousse until it is firm, which typically takes a few hours.
- Once set, carefully unmold the mousse onto a serving platter.
- This Tomato Shrimp Mousse can be served in various ways – as a spread for crackers for hors d’oeuvres, or molded in a square Pyrex casserole and cut into separate servings as an entree for luncheon or dinner.
- For a complete meal, serve the mousse on a lettuce leaf alongside a green vegetable and fresh fruit.
Additional Tips:
- To enhance the flavor, consider adding a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of paprika to the mousse mixture.
- For a refreshing twist, garnish each serving with a sprig of fresh dill or parsley.
- This mousse can be prepared in advance and refrigerated overnight or for up to 24 hours before serving, making it a convenient option for entertaining.
- Experiment with different types of seafood, such as crab or lobster, for a variation on this classic recipe.
